egoistically

Meanings

• adjective

  Self-centered, concerned primarily with one's own interests; having or revealing an excessively high opinion of oneself.

  - "He acted egoistically, not considering the needs of others."
  - "Her egoistically behavior caused tension in the team."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with egoistically
apathetically , hysterically , pathetically

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Variants

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egoist , egoistic , egoistical , egoistically , egoists

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'egō' meaning 'I' and 'logia' meaning 'study of'. The term 'egoistically' refers to actions or behavior driven by self-interest and self-importance.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'ego' was first used by the ancient Greeks to describe the 'I' or self-consciousness.

2. Egoism can be contrasted with altruism, which is the belief in putting the interests of others before one's own.

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Related Concepts

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1. Egoism: A philosophical belief that an individual's self-interest is the highest moral value.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'egoistically' has been used to describe characters who are self-centered and prioritize their own interests above all else. In philosophy, egoism is a moral stance that suggests individuals should act in their own self-interest.

How to Memorize "egoistically"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person with a large ego, believing they are the center of the universe.
   - Visualize a self-portrait, focusing only on yourself.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'egoistically' with 'selfish' or 'self-centered'.
   - Link it to the image of a person with an inflated ego.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence using the word 'egoistically' and remember it: 'Egoists enjoy eating only gold-plated food.'

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